as in substituted
to serve as a replacement usually for a time only
she will be standing in for the regular teacher for a week
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Recent Examples of stood in
There, two fathers – one waiting on his son’s remains; another expecting his son’s embrace, stood in a uniquely Israeli moment of paradox, suspended between grief and joy.
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Kara Fox, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
As Jays fans, tucked in the last rows of the upper bowl, stood in anticipation, Yesavage reached up to them with his high release point and sent splitters, fastballs and sliders by the Yankees.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
On their first possession, Mahomes stood in the pocket with the Chiefs in the red zone, spotted receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster open down the middle and pulled the trigger on a third-down pass.
—Sam McDowell 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
While Billy Napier spoke at a makeshift podium after losing to Miami 26-7, Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin stood in the back of the room.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Speakers stood in the bed of a pickup truck and shouted into a bullhorn before the Fort Worth Scottish Pipes and Drums led the march to the steps of the Tarrant County Courthouse.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2025
An old rectory, Churchgate House, stood in for the home of Isobel (Penelope Wilton) and Matthew Crawley (Dan Stevens).
—Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
Ronny stood in the doorway with a suitcase.
—Bryan Washington, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025
The San Diego State alum stood in for the Giants’ best player, Matt Chapman, who is out with a hand injury.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
Kara Fox, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
As Jays fans, tucked in the last rows of the upper bowl, stood in anticipation, Yesavage reached up to them with his high release point and sent splitters, fastballs and sliders by the Yankees.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
On their first possession, Mahomes stood in the pocket with the Chiefs in the red zone, spotted receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster open down the middle and pulled the trigger on a third-down pass.
—Sam McDowell 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
While Billy Napier spoke at a makeshift podium after losing to Miami 26-7, Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin stood in the back of the room.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Speakers stood in the bed of a pickup truck and shouted into a bullhorn before the Fort Worth Scottish Pipes and Drums led the march to the steps of the Tarrant County Courthouse.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2025
An old rectory, Churchgate House, stood in for the home of Isobel (Penelope Wilton) and Matthew Crawley (Dan Stevens).
—Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
Ronny stood in the doorway with a suitcase.
—Bryan Washington, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025
The San Diego State alum stood in for the Giants’ best player, Matt Chapman, who is out with a hand injury.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stood in
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No substitutions for prize except by Sponsor, in which case a prize of equal or greater value will be substituted.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
13 Oct. 2025
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The midfielder started his side’s World Cup qualifying win against Venezuela on Saturday morning before being substituted for Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister in the 78th minute.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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Hat tips go to left tackle Jaylon Moore — who stepped in for Josh Simmons at the last minute, against one of the most dangerous pass rushers in the league — and, of course, Kelce.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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Austin Schlottman stepped in and the line didn’t miss a beat.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Glasner took over at Palace in February 2024 when the London side were 15th in the Premier League and had lost 10 of their last 17 matches.—
Luke Bosher,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Canes force another turnover After FSU took over a drive at midfield, the Hurricanes got the ball right back.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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At this rate, the entire lake could be filled in less than 350 years.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Johnson sought to tamp down the criticism from Greene at the time, saying she simply hadn’t been filled in, as those discussions take place in specific committees.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This purple-frosted donut is topped with an appropriately spooky donut spider made out of a Munchkins donut hole covered in chocolate drizzle, with frosting for the eyes and legs.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Oct. 2025
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Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Stood in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stood%20in. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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